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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/F/21 -19 Issued on:  7 May 2021 
 
Title:  Trade Policy Analyst  Application Deadline:  4 June 2021       
 
Grade:  6 
 Division:  Council and Trade Negotiations 
Committee  
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 84,400  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  Two years with the possibility of 
extension  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations.  
The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package including 
an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions 
and health insurance), dependency  benefits, pension plan, health insurance 
scheme, separation grant, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for internationally 
recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and 
separation, installation grant, education grant, rental su bsidy, and home leave.  
Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/compensation_e.htm  
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill an entry -level position of Trade Policy Analyst  
in the Council and Trade Negotiations Committee Division . 
 
The Council and TNC Division is responsible for ensuring the efficient management of the 
Ministerial Co nference, the General Council, the Dispute Settlement Body and the Trade 
Negotiations Committee . The division also has responsibility for electronic commerce.  
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of a senior officer and general supervision of the Dire ctor, the incumbent will 
provide support to areas covered by the Division, including General Council, Trade Negotiations  
Committee and E -Commerce. More specifically, he/she will be responsible for the following:  
 
1. Provide assistance in  conduct ing resear ch and analysis and prepare reports on issues related 
to substantive areas of the Division's work.  
 
2. Assist more senior staff in  provid ing information to delegates, colleagues, senior management 
and other intergovernmental organizations on substantive is sues within the Division's responsibility.  
 
3. Assist more senior colleagues in providing support for bodies serviced by the Division 
(committees, negotiating groups, working parties, etc.), as required.  
 
4. Participate in delivering technical assistance a nd training on substantive areas of the Division's 
work. Contribute to the development of training material.  
 
5. Develop expertise in technical subject matter s related to the work of the Division.  
 
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  6. Participate in and provide support to the Division's ou treach activities.  
 
7. Participate in and contribute to other activities of the Division, as required.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
In addition to a basic university degree, an advanced university degree in International Law, 
International Economics, Business/Management or International Relations  is required. Alternatively, 
a basic university degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines supplemented with professional 
expertise equivalent to an advanced university degree leve l could be considered.   
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical  Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Knowledge of the operation and work of the WTO Secretariat.  
Knowledge of relevant WTO Agreements and system, and of the underlying economic, legal and/or 
political theory and principles.  
Good analytical and research skills.  
High level of drafting skills.  
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc . 
 
Behavioural Skills:  
 
An energetic individual with  the ability to plan and organi ze own work, and capable of prioritizing 
and multi -tasking.  
The following interpersonal capabilities: to relate to and build relationships with colleagues; to 
communicate and understand clear factual information; to persuade others to a point of view using  
facts; to present technical facts to knowledgeable specialised audiences; to face and cope with 
conflict situations with colleagues ; to work as a member of a team, relating to others, but working 
independently to achieve his/her objectives . 
 
Work Experien ce: 
 
Minimum two years of relevant professional experience is required.  
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent knowledge of English and French  (at a level corresponding or equivalent to a minimum of 
C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) ), including 
ability to draft clearly, accurately and concisely and to communicate both orally and in writing.   
 
Additional Information:  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
For WTO staff members on fixed -term or regular contracts, only those who have spent minimum two 
years on their current post are normally considered eligible to apply, as per administrative 
memorandum 976 paragraph 46.  
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as vid eo or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose performance in the selec tion process nevertheless shows them to be 
suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 24 months, and may subsequently 
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must complete an o nline application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has  
been posted and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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